Bachelor in Education (Bachelor's)

At Colorado College, the application deadline for the Jan 2027 intake is Nov 15, 2026; tuition is Tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year is $58,500 per year..

This programme leads to a bachelor's degree with a focus on education as both theory and practice. Students engage with educational study, pedagogy, research methods, and policy across diverse contexts. The curriculum emphasizes critical consciousness and practical application in classrooms and communities. Graduates are prepared for teaching, educational leadership, or further study in education.

Focus areas include inclusive P-12 classroom teaching, non-traditional teaching and leadership, educational policy and advocacy, community-based research, environmental and outdoor education, social science research.

The major requires 13 total units distributed across foundational courses, pedagogy, research methods, theory, policy, advanced teaching methods, practicum, and a senior capstone. The Elementary Teaching License Track adds four certification units to the major, bringing the total to 17 units.

Graduates pursue careers in elementary and secondary education, educational policy, community-based organizations, and research settings.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. No specific GPA or test scores are required. Submission of a personal statement and transcripts is expected.

The programme totals about 13 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typical duration four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 20% of applicants.

Colorado College has developed into a selective liberal arts college with just over 2,000 students on campus. Its academic model centers on the Block Plan, in which students take one class at a time, eight times each year. Each 3.5-week block is followed by a five-day break. The format is designed for concentrated work, discussion, collaboration, and the chance to follow ideas across disciplines. Classes have an intentionally small scale, with 15 students per class highlighted in the admission process.

Students can choose from majors, minors, departments, programs, faculty research, advising, and global education and field study. The college also offers opportunities through Tutt Library, outdoor education, community engagement, athletics, recreation, campus activities, and the arts. Its size supports direct classroom engagement and a community where students and alumni are likely to know one another.

The campus is in Colorado Springs, three blocks from downtown and three miles from the mountains. The city offers access to natural surroundings, outdoor activity, and 300 days of sun. International students are welcomed and use the same application platforms and deadlines as other applicants, with each application reviewed individually and holistically. Admission is test-optional and has no application fee. Students should be prepared for an intensive academic rhythm that requires independence, openness to new experiences, kindness toward others, and active participation in the community.